They were powerful symbols of community and communication, reflecting the communal heartbeat and rich cultural tapestry of ...

Over the past few years, African bamboo flute music has been undergoing a renaissance, charming listeners not only on the ...

In this adapted excerpt from his book, Custodians of Wonder, author Eliot Stein becomes one of the first foreign journalists ...

Throughout 2022, the Musical Instruments market experienced robust growth, driven by a surge in interest in music and a growing number of individuals embracing musical hobbies. This resulted in a ...

In 2024, the revenue generated in the Parts & Accessories of Musical Instruments market in Africa amounted to US$2.2bn. It is projected that the market will experience an annual growth rate of 11. ...

Archaeological Research in Africa by archaeologists Dr. Joshua Kumbani and Prof. Margarita Díaz-Andreu explores the intriguing relationship between Zimbabwean rock art and musical instruments.

In the tense summer of 1962, in a dimly lit bar on the outskirts of Oran, Algeria, revolution wore an unexpected face. Cheikha Rimitti stepped onto the stage, her shoulder deliberately bared in the ...

Although a melody is not always heard in traditional African music, some ensembles do include some melodic devices and instruments. For example: Although the two rhythms divide the bar of music ...

When we hear that music today, it’s as if we’re ... the transitional instrument between the West African akonting and the fretted, steel-rimmed banjo we know today. That transition—from ...

Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...

Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...